How Much Do You Think You Drink?Addiction, AlcoholismBy The RanchJanuary 27, 2020In a recent study, Claire Garnett and her colleagues at University College London and King’s College London found that people tend to underestimate the amount they drink, especially if they’re young, male, white and unemployed. Close to 50 percent of the people who participated in a survey were found to underestimate the amount they drank…
People With History of Substance Abuse More Likely to Misuse Prescription PainkillersAddiction, Articles>Drug Addiction, Drug AbuseBy The RanchJanuary 24, 2020New evidence from a group of American researchers points to drastically increased risks for prescription opioid addiction in people who already have a history of substance abuse related to the consumption of non-opioid substances. Prescription opioid addiction is a pressing and fairly widespread problem in American society. In a study published in February 2015 in…
The Dangers of Alcohol WithdrawalAddiction, AlcoholismBy The RanchJanuary 22, 2020When you have reached a point where your life pretty much revolves around drinking, you probably know you have a problem. You aren’t even sure if you are drinking because you want to drink anymore, or if you are drinking because you have to drink. You know you should stop, but you aren’t sure if…
How a Change in Environment Could Help You Conquer AddictionAddiction, Addictions, Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchJanuary 15, 2020A study dating back to the 1970s demonstrates how changing environmental factors and cues can actually help people overcome addiction and avoid relapsing. The study, heavily questioned and doubted in its own time, is now being viewed as valuable to current ideas about how we change behaviors and how addiction can be conquered. Learn how a…
You Have a Family History of Addiction, Now What?Addiction, Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchJanuary 10, 2020Addiction is a complicated disease. It has genetic components, but having a gene or a set of genes for addiction does not mean you will become an addict. It isn’t a death sentence or even a life sentence for that matter. But it is scary. Whether you just found out the truth about those skeletons…
Getting Past the Loss of a SponsorAddiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 9, 2020For many alcoholics and addicts in recovery, a sponsor is a lifeline to sanity and sobriety. Whether you are feeling sad, angry, elated or on edge, the first person you typically call is your sponsor. A sponsor is probably your most trusted friend in sobriety. The relationship between you and your sponsor can be a…
Is There a Really Addictive Personality?Addiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Addiction Research, Articles>Mental Health, Helpful Articles, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 2, 2020We have all heard that some people are prone to addiction, and there seem to be plenty of real-world examples to illustrate the truth of this adage. But is it accurate to say that someone who has suffered through multiple addictions has a really addictive personality? Or is this an overly simplistic explanation for a…
Opiate Detox Centers: What Happens and What You NeedAddiction, Articles, DetoxBy Andrea BakerDecember 18, 2019Leave a commentOpiates are a highly addictive substance. If you’re using opiates, it may be impossible to stop on your own. This includes prescription medications. That is when finding opiate detox centers available to you can help save your life. At Recovery Ranch, we provide comprehensive support on your path towards recovery. Who Needs Opiate Detox Centers?…
We Are Here for Your Substance Abuse RecoveryAddiction, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, RecoveryBy Andrea BakerDecember 16, 2019Leave a commentIf you’re not sure who to turn to for substance abuse recovery, reach out to us at Recovery Ranch. We know it’s not easy to say that you need help, or admit that treatment is necessary. But when you reach out to get help, you’re taking an important step toward having a good future you…
Understanding the Physical Effects of AlcoholAddiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy Andrea BakerDecember 13, 2019Leave a commentAlcohol has many effects, some of which are emotional and mental, and many of which are physical. If you’re experiencing the physical effects of alcohol, it’s time to get the help and support you need. At Recovery Ranch, we can provide you with the kind of guidance and treatment that will move you into recovery.…
